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Conference to strengthen university-community partnerships and promote sustainability
For the first time, an alliance of Australian universities has invited
business, industry, Government, schools and TAFE to a united conference to
promote partnerships that will lead to improved sustainability.
To be held in Queensland in July, the Australian Universities Community Engagement Alliance (AUCEA)
conference will see representatives from 35 universities and dozens of other organisations
come together.
Hosted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), in collaboration
with the 34 other AUCEA members, the conference will be held under the banner
of “Engaging for a sustainable future”.
This year’s conference will feature special “Partnering with
Universities” sessions and workshops which will reinforce the benefits of
teaming up with a university, as well as provide “how to” information to
non-university delegates.
The focus of the conference will be to improve and expand partnerships
for any socially, culturally, economically or environmentally sustainable
outcome.
AUCEA is an Australian university alliance committed to forging
sustainable partnerships for the benefit of the communities in which they
operate. Professor Scott Bowman, President of AUCEA, recently invited all
interested businesses and organisations to attend. “AUCEA extends a special invitation to private sector businesses,
Government agencies, Councils and non-university education institutions that
have either discovered the benefits of partnering with a university or would
like to create a mutually beneficial relationship,” Professor Bowman said. “The conference will highlight case studies of research partnerships,
joint university-community initiatives, and projects that have improved the
sustainability of our society,” he said.
The conference is attracting globally-renowned university–community
engagement experts, such as Professor John Goddard OBE. Professor Goddard,
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Regional Development
Studies at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom, will head the
conference program. As an international Organisation for Economic Co-operation
and Development (OECD) community engagement consultant, Professor Goddard
assists governments in promoting university-community
engagement to the economic and social benefit of their country.
The AUCEA National Conference 2008 will commence on the USC campus on
Wednesday 9 July, before being translocated to World Heritage-listed Fraser Island where delegates will experience environmental sustainability first hand at
Kingfisher Bay Resort.
Registrations are now open at www.auceaconference.net.au.
For
more information, contact the conference organisers on +61 7 5446 4299.
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Announcing the 2008 National Conference on Dialogue & Deliberation
You are invited to attend the fourth National Conference on Dialogue & Deliberation.
The 2008 NCDD conference will take place October 3-5 in Austin, Texas, with some fantastic pre-conference trainings on Thursday, October 2nd. If you are dedicated to solving problems through honest talk, quality thinking and collaborative action, this gathering is for you!
NCDD’s dynamic conferences bring together leaders and future leaders in public engagement, conflict resolution and related fields to share resources and strategies, build lasting relationships, increase the visibility and effectiveness of their work, tackle challenges we face, and initiate collaborative projects. Many people who have attended NCDD conferences have told us they’re the best conferences they’ve ever attended.
Practitioners, scholars, trainers, consultants, artists, activists, educators, and students will enjoy a one-of-a-kind gathering, with ample time for networking, learning, hearing from some of the key leaders in the field (including Bill Isaacs, Frances Moore Lappe, and Carolyn Lukensmeyer), and (of course!) engaging in dialogue and deliberation.
For more details, go to www.thataway.org/events/?page_id=6 or email ncdd@thataway.org. You can also…
- Learn more about registration (the early rate is only $300 until May 16!) at www.thataway.org/events/?page_id=136
- Propose a workshop, an “innovation,” or a networking topic at www.thataway.org/events/?page_id=119
- Read about the fabulous pre-conference workshops we’re offering on October 2nd at www.thataway.org/events/?page_id=87
- Look over dozens of quotes from conference participants at www.thataway.org/events/?page_id=13
- Learn more about dialogue & deliberation in general, or what NCDD has to offer, at www.thataway.org/?page_id=491
Hope to see you in Austin!
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June 11th PublicForum – Registration Just $29 USD
PublicDecisions, the worldwide leader in online training for public participation, today introduces the first in its new series of PublicForum webinars. Held periodically, PublicForums feature guest speakers on specialized or newsworthy topics related to public participation, and are offered at reduced registration rates.
Our first PublicForum is Graphic Design for Enlightening Communication (601GF) on Wednesday, June 11 at 4pm EST, featuring the work of noted expert and author Stephen Few.
The ability to present quantitative information effectively is not intuitive; it requires visual communication skills that must be learned. Based on his book, Show Me the Numbers: Designing Tables and Graphs to Enlighten, Stephen Few will introduce the best practices of graphic design for effective communication. If your work involves preparing or coordinating stakeholder presentations of quantitative information, you won't want to miss Stephen's insightful, detailed presentation!
The June 11th PublicForum will cover:
- 1. The current state and challenges of data presentation
- 2. The two fundamental challenges of data presentation
- 3. The differing characteristics and uses of tables and graphs
- 4. The seven common quantitative relationships in graphs
- 5. Steps for eliminating distractions and featuring the data
Registration is $29 per person (USD). Due to the special rate offered for this class, we cannot accept PublicDecisions $15 discount coupons towards payment or provide our standard 20% NCDD paid member discount.
Stephen Few has worked for 25 years as an information technology innovator, teacher, and consultant. Today, as Principal of the consultancy Perceptual Edge, he is considered the world's leading expert in the use of data visualization for analyzing and presenting quantitative business information.
In addition to consulting and training services, he writes the monthly Visual Business Intelligence Newsletter, speaks frequently at conferences, and teaches in the MBA program at the University of California, Berkeley.
He is the author of two popular books, Show Me the Numbers: Designing Tables and Graphs to Enlighten and Information Dashboard Design: The Effective Visual Communication of Data, and is currently working on his third, which is tentatively titled Now You See It: Simple Graphing Techniques for Making Sense of Quantitative Information.Learn more about Stephen's leading edge work at www.Perceptual Edge.com.
Don't miss out! Register for the June 11th PublicForum today.
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Call for workshop proposals, “innovations,” and networking topics for NCDD 2008
This year’s National Conference on Dialogue & Deliberation is being held in Austin, Texas, October 3-5. If you are dedicated to solving problems through honest talk, quality thinking, and collaborative action, we hope to see you there!
NCDD’s biennial conferences, which are highly participatory, highly innovative and surprisingly affordable, bring together leaders and future leaders in public engagement, conflict resolution and related fields to share resources and strategies, build lasting relationships, increase the visibility and effectiveness of their work, tackle challenges we face, and initiate collaborative projects. Many people have told us they’re the best conferences they’ve ever attended.
At NCDD Austin, we’re offering more ways than ever for conference participants to contribute content, share their work, and make progress on issues they care about. We welcome you to submit your proposals now for:
1. Concurrent Workshops (unique, engaging sessions that highlight the best the dialogue and deliberation community has to offer)
2. Innovations (innovative projects/strategies that address some of the biggest challenges and issues we face in the field; we’ll match you up with other innovators with similar topics to organize joint collaborative sessions at the conference)
3. Networking Topics and Facilitators (topics you’re really into, so you can meet others who share your same interests during a fun, structured networking session)
More details about these 3 opportunities, and the forms for submitting proposals and ideas are at www.thataway.org/events/?page_id=119.
Please note that the deadline for submitting workshop proposals and innovations is Friday, May 16th. The deadline for submitting networking topics and signing up to facilitate topics is July 19th. We’re also running two Q&A-type conference calls for people who have questions about these opportunities - one this Wednesday at 7 pm Eastern and one on Tuesday, May 6th at 11 am Eastern. The long distance call-in number for both calls is 1-712-580-8020, and the access code is 444839.
And if you’re planning on joining us in Austin, you may want to register before May 16th so you get the super-low early rate of only $300 (!). Registration details can be found at www.thataway.org/events/?page_id=136.
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What You Will Learn: Learn to use Appreciative Inquiry for
organizational transformation, to improve business performance and to enhance
morale, organization vitality and customer satisfaction. Hear how British
Airways, Nutrimental, Lovelace Health Systems and the United Religions
Initiative each involved thousands of people using Appreciative Inquiry. Develop
your skills to lead key steps in the Appreciative Inquiry process: affirmative
topic choice, appreciative interviews, envisioning the future, crafting
provocative proposals and creating sustainable appreciative organization
cultures. Join Workshop leader Amanda Trosten-Bloom in Boulder, CO for a
workshop that is bound to change the way you work for the better.
Prerequisites: None
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Dates:
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June 9-13, 2008, (Mon.-Fri., Boulder,
CO)
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Cost:
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$1,750 USD 30 days prior
$1,950 USD after
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Workshop Brochure
& Registration Form (PDF, for mailing or faxing)
Secure Online Registration Form (register & pay now)
For More Information
Phone: 303.972.5155
Fax:
303.978.9543
office@positivechange.org
• Group discounts for five or more, nonprofit rates, and student rates are
offered for many workshops.
• Upon receipt of registration, you will receive confirmation, hotel, and
meeting location information.
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Call for Chapters and Reviewers - Working with Difficult Groups
You are invited to submit a proposal for a chapter in the forthcoming book:
The Handbook for Working with Difficult Groups:
How They Are Difficult, Why They Are Difficult, What You Can Do.
This will be the third in the series of handbooks published by Jossey-Bass/ Wiley and the International Association of Facilitators, Sandor P. Schuman, Editor. Chapter proposals are due March 15, 2008.
Groups enable us to accomplish goals unattainable by individuals working alone.
Groups can be extremely effective, and also they can be difficult to work with.
By examining groups and their difficulties we can better understand (1) how they are difficult (the observable phenomena that present the difficulty) and
(2) why they are difficult (the underlying causes of the difficulty). Building on that understanding, we can suggest (3) what we can do as group facilitators, leaders, and members to help the group work more effectively.
For the complete Call for Chapters and Reviewers, Chapter Proposal Form, Chapter 1, and related information, visit www.difficultgroups.com.
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Authentic Leadership in Action
Authentic Leadership in Action, Summer Institute June 22-28, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Presented by The Shambhala Institute for Authentic Leadership Experience five days of integrated personal and professional development, including one of ten skill-building modules, daily mindfulness meditation, creative process, and small- and large-group inquiry, reflection, and dialogue.
This year, module leaders include Margaret Wheatley, Adam Kahane, Sarita Chawla, Barbara Bash, Arawana Hayashi, Tom Hurley, Bill Torbert, Wendy Palmer, Toke Moeller, Victoria Castle, and others at the forefront of the quest for higher-functioning workplaces and communities. Discounts and scholarships available.
To access the daily schedule, module descriptions, registration information, and more, call 902-425-0492; visit the webpage: http://www.shambhalainstitute.org/2008_summer.html or send email to info@shambhalainstitute.org
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Everyday Dialogue: Difficult One-to-One Conversations Apply PCP&supl;s methods of dialogue to conversations and relationships with family members, co-workers, neighbors, or other individuals.
November 8 Watertown (Boston area), MA with Corky Becker & Dave Joseph
$125
The Power of Dialogue: Constructive Conversations on Divisive Issues Learn the key elements of PCP dialogue by designing, facilitating, and debriefing an extended dialogue simulation. November 14-16 Cambridge, MA with Sallyann Roth & Bob Stains
$375
Inquiry as Intervention: Crafting Questions with Purpose and Impact Explore the power of crafting, asking, and responding to questions to transform conflict in your professional and personal life.
December 3 Watertown, MA with Sallyann Roth & Bob Stains
$125
For questions or to register, contact
Alison Streit Baron
Training & Program Coordinator
Public Conversations Project
46 Kondazian St Watertown, MA 02472
617.923.1216 x13 or 888.PCP.TEAM x13
abaron@publicconversations.org
More details at http://www.publicconversations.org
The Public Conversations Project aims to build the capacity of individuals, organizations, and communities to constructively address conflicts that involve differing values and worldviews. PCP provides facilitated dialogues, training, and consultation services. PCP workshops have limited enrollments, sliding scale fees, and provide CE credits.
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Experienced
Instructors Sought for PublicDecisions.com Instructor
Team
PublicDecisions.com
is seeking experienced instructors for its new training website, which will
provide training on short, focused topics for public participation
practitioners, elected and appointed officials and nonprofit/NGO leaders. Our
multi-audience website is designed to attract a range of prospective
participants with differing skill levels and learning needs around the practice
of public involvement. Classes will be 1-2 hours in duration,
max.
PublicDecisions will
launch in October 2007 and classes will begin in January 2008. A fact sheet
with additional details is at http://www.publicdecisions.com/factsheet.pdf.
Instructor
Qualifications
Practical
Experience. A minimum of ten
years experience in public participation, including responsibility for planning
and implementing public participation activities.
Training
or Teaching Experience. A
minimum of two years experience training or teaching adults in a professional or
educational setting on subjects related to public
participation.
Submission
Process
Interested
individuals are asked to submit expressions of interest, including the items
listed below, to Beth Offenbacker, Chief Learning Officer, at Beth@PublicDecisions.com. No phone calls
please.
- Brief cover note and resume/C.V.
- List
of the public participation-related training classes or seminars you’ve
taught in the past five years (including the
approximate dates and the sponsoring organization, if applicable)
- Brief
description of 3-5 subjects you would propose teaching via PublicDecisions,
including how each
class would meet the needs of one or more of the three audiences PublicDecisions
serves (public participation practitioners, elected/appointed officials,
nonprofit/NGO leaders).
- Four
professional references who can
verify through personal knowledge your practical experience and/or
training/teaching experience.
Selection
Process and Additional Details
Selected instructors
will be contacted for follow-up discussions in late September/early October.
Instructor positions
are contract positions and contract rates vary based on qualifications and
experience. Initial commitment is to develop and teach one 1-2 hour class via
PublicDecisions, with an option for developing and teaching additional
classes.
Selected instructors
must be available to teach via PublicDecisions beginning in January
2008.
Closing
date for submissions is September 26, 2007.
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